Trial begins in death of Bethel woman found at Bridgeport boat ramp

Testimony has begun the murder trial of the suspect charged with killing of 25-year-old Emily Todd in 2018. The first witness was the owner of a shellfish business who called 911 after he saw Todd’s body. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

State funds upgrades to Beardsley Zoo tiger habitat, greenhouse

Governor Ned Lamont, who visited the zoo Monday, said the investment would boost tourism to the city. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Alex Jones’ Infowars files for bankruptcy protection

The bankruptcy filing Sunday in Texas puts civil litigation on hold while the business reorganizes its finances. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

More Connecticut school districts adding Hindu, Muslim holidays to calendars

Newington this month declared Dawali an official school holiday and Bridgeport did the same with Eid-al-Fitr, the latest in a tiny but growing number of non-traditional holidays gaining acceptance in the state’s public school systems. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

ASAP: 30 adorable Lab puppies need Connecticut volunteers to start them on their journey to be service dogs

NEADS, which raises service dogs for people with physical, neurological and psychological disabilities, needs volunteers in Connecticut who will raise puppies full-time. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

State investigation focused on whether utilities could collect back bills during COVID

Both Eversource and Avangrid, the parent company of United Illuminating, say they were not under orders to suspend collection activities. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport council upset by acting police chief’s absence from budget meeting: ‘It’s just not right’

BRIDGEPORT — A scheduled teleconferenced meeting for the City Council to examine one of its most important municipal budgets — for the police department — with top officials from the force was curtailed Saturday after the chief and an aide did not attend. Whether the parties will be able to meet before the council finalizes…

North Haven man gets probation for sexual assault of Orange teen

“You stole part of his youthful innocence which he will never get back,” the victim’s father said in a letter read in court. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut may be vastly undercounting its COVID-19 cases. Here’s why.

Connecticut has recorded 3,939 positive COVID-19 tests in the past week, most in a seven-day period since early March. In reality, experts say the true number is larger due to more people taking at-home tests that are not reported. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Hartford HealthCare is expanding across Connecticut. Its urgent care centers, with lower costs than hospital emergency rooms, are close behind.

The cost difference between an emergency room visit for routine care that did not require hospitalization and an urgent care visit is more than 80%, Hartford HealthCare said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Ballet Theatre Company ready to take the stage at The Bushnell with a reimagined ‘Aladdin’

Ballet Theatre Company will perform “Aladdin,” with a score by Carl Davis and contributions from local Indian and Chinese choreographers, April 23 and 24 at The Bushnell. The project was conceived and choreographed by Ballet Theatre Company artistic director Stephanie Dattellas. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Milford police arrest man who barricaded himself in home after day-long standoff

After a 51-year-old man prompted a noise complaint, he led police through a day-long standoff complete with booby traps, Milford police said. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Stratford rejects Broadbridge Avenue multi-family housing plan

The Stratford Zoning Commission voted down an amendment that would have allowed for multi-family housing alongside both sides of some of Broadbridge Avenue. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Derby Historical Society buys historic Ansonia house for $25,000

The house was first acquired by the previous owner’s husband John Poole in 2011 but he passed away before he could restore it. It has been sold to the Derby Historical Society to ensure it is preserved, his widow said. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Magic mushrooms’ for therapy? Vets help sway conservatives. Connecticut studied it.

Studying them for therapy has made inroads not only in blue states like Hawaii, Connecticut and Maryland. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

In Connecticut and other states, some lawmakers calling it quits, can’t afford to serve

Tammy de la Cruz didn’t want to discourage her 51-year-old husband from stepping away from the part-time job he has grown to love. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Hope and community as churches welcome Easter with in-person services

After two years of virtual services and empty pews, Connecticut churches are welcoming people back to gather in person this Easter and clergy say the return is much needed. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

As Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo prepares for 100th birthday, much has changed

The zoo has experienced changes from its beginnings as an entertainment venue to its present emphasis on education, conservation and outreach. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

What do Stratford residents think of town’s Sikorsky interest?

Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick has expressed her desire to buy the airport. But do residents support spending millions on the airport? Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport city council may get $40,000 ‘travel services’ fund

Some members feel $9,000 a year is not enough to cover all of their expenses. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Alex Jones to recoup $75,000 in fines in Connecticut Sandy Hook lawsuit

Judge Barbara Bellis in Waterbury ordered the return of the money Thursday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

New Haven launches ‘ multi-agency’ iniative against gun violence

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said in the statement that the city Office of Violence Prevention will work with city, state and federal law enforcement agencies — and others. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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